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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
News About Tewn.

It is the current report about town
that Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and
Lungs is making some remarkable cures
with people who are troubled with
Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con-
sumption. DIR. Follman will give any
person trial bottle free of cost. 1t is guar
anteed to relieve and cure. Price % cts.
and 81 90.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
RECONSIDERATION OF COURT
HOUSE BIDS.

The County Commissioners have been
giving their attention to-day to recon-
sidering the bids for the new court
house. Mr.. Craig's original bid was
$l5, $40, but he finds now that owing to
a mistake on reckoning and a misunder-
standing of certain specifications it
would be impossible to do it at the above
figure, and so increased same 81, 800. Ring
d Tobin's bid is S22 800 and the commits.
sioners were this morning considering a
new bid submitted by these gentlemen
on pOrches alone. At this writing no
action has been taken on any bids what
ever, now that Mr.. Craig has increased
his original bid. The first bids cover
porches, towers, windows, including
weight cords, etc, all outside doors, iron
cresting on roof and all necessary paint
ing. Some steps will be taken by the
commissioners to-day and the contract
let or the whole batch rejected and new
bids advertise d for.
LATER.
The board adjourned at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. They disposed ofMr. Craig's
bid by rejecting it in whole. The pro-
position from Ring & Tobin to build the
porches-frOnt and rear-for 81 300 was
accepted. The original bid of Ring 4
Tobin for $22 500 was also rejected.
The chairman of county board, with
county attorney, was requested to no.
tify Mr.. Russell that he must complete
his contract on the foundation forth
with.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
Oil Notice.

On and after SATURDAY. of this week
shall run my oil wagon only on TUESDAYS
and SATURDAYS, until further notice. Will
also deliver on these days gasoline, and
orders for same may be left with B. Tut
tie. +. j. CIRCUIT. 44w2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22

n Mn Blood Elixir is the only
NcNOvS Blood Remedy guaran.
teed. tits a positive cure for uiceis, Ernp-
tions or Syphilitic Poisoning. mPullnes the
whole system, and banisnes a.. nneumatic
and Neuralgia pains. we gussansoe IT.
Emerson & Emerson, Druggists.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22

Girls looking for places TO work should
call ut at the employment omce ~ MRS.
Brayton's millinery store. 1Nw4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalied for at the
pOstoffice at MankatO, Minnesota for the week
ending Friday April o. 1887
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
Shirts to Order.

G0wo the Children. They are es-
SNSS pecially liable to sudden
Colds, Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough.
etc. We guarantee Acker's English
Remedy positive cure. It saves
hours of anxious watching. Sold by
Emerson & Emerson, Druggists.
FIG. Heinze is the first to open the
Ice Cream and Soda Water season. Both
of these delicacies can be had at the
Palace Restaurant. Al
Latest and most fashionable millinery
at Lenfesty's. Al
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22

The mammoth Soda Water fountain at
the Palace Restaurant is now running.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-04-22
CARPET and UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT.

Now complete with the newest and best
patterns. Stock more than double any form r
year and prices guaranteed to be- as low as
any place west Of Chicago.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

manhood a, I'd womanhOod. through life to
it's close the "Christmas Tree" figures as
means of NAH ing glad the hearts OF ali.
And whether il childhood or the soberer
wears of life tn, word ''Christmas," calls
to mind manv nIe asant events and always
causes ms to GONNA re the present with the
past. IT is this com, ,arisOn which prompt
ed the writer to nen h IS thoughts. No at
tempt will be made to 'onvey to the reader
the contrast. 1t is enou, IN TO Know that
this article is written +, u lHE PRISON
MIRROR. This alone tells the story:
IF there's a time to forget to th'nk'
Home, fortune friends
dear girls love- But took to oiihA'
The same old story; you know ho> ? II ends.'
In the early morning of life. whel every
prospect seemed seconded by cert. uiity'
even after bOyhoOd's dream had given p. ace
to manhood's just ambition-yea. after t. Z
first intoxicating notes oil success had as
Sured a victOry-the Destroyer came. and
conquered. Is it a defeat for all time? Or
are we only forced to abandon the field?
And is there yet the hope of success, when
manhOOd'S forces are renewed? Yes there
is a hope. but now when victory would be
certain, the much injured state holds sway
an unjust intervention. that permits the
Destroyer to go on and rSake new con-
quests, but will not grant the defeated
forces of manhood the opportunity to meet
the enemy OF equal footing. Who will say
after the weakening and demoralzing in
Huences of a long term of Imprisonment
that VICTORIAN easy vIctOry-dOeS not
await the Destroyer? And who again will
deny that there is always time. when the
defeated will recover all that has been lost
and could and would conquer if given an
opportunity? And who can doubt that 1
however hard strive against it; however
far my early training may have been from
it; however capable L may be of making all
easy and honorable livelihood-may not go
forth from this prison at the termination of
my sentence embittered against the laws
that unjustly crush me, dishOnOred by those
who have known me. suspiciOned by those
with whom first come in contact-a Grim
inal for life. c.
Dec. 16, 1887.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21
Christmas Reflections,

Editor Mirror:
What a world of meaning in the word
Christmas? Aside from it's historical and
religious meaning how the social world re-
CARDS it? 1t is the day of all the year,
when friendship and love, are the mon
archs of the world; when all christendom
surrenders to the one common purpose. to
''eat drink and be merry" when the events
of the closing year are reviewed, and where
prosperity has attended, all is Joy and glad
ness, while the less fortunate seek to bury
misfortune, and remember naught that will
blight the merry Christmas.
Who cannot remember the presents, tile
dinner, the associations of childhood's
Christmas? How long it was from the last
Christmas to the one that we were to enjoy
in few days, when we were to have mer-
ry gathering of our SchOOlnates and
friends on Christmas eve. at Onr home. or
in the nelghbOrhOOd; and Sleighing party,
cOaStlng party, candy party. or some
other descriptive word to tell the invited lit
tie ones what kind of gathering it was to
be--but no one word, no number of words,
would attempt to describe what was to be
done. We can remember the Joyous,
soul-inspiring laugh and shout of the gath
ering groups of children, such as is heard
no place else, at no other time. And when
that party is fully under way, who will at.
tempt to describe it? Not to see, to hear,
to be member of such a merry-making
group, it to know nothing of its joys. Such is
our earliest recollection of this day. Then,
as we grow older, the purely joyous sports
OF childhood are changed to suit the notions
OF aspiring boys and girls. who imagine
they know more than their parents. They
smile on each other, and imagine they are
in love. They have serious lovers quar-
rails; the boys settle points of honor in fire.
quent pugalistic encounters; the girls de-
velope their abilities to defend themselves
by resorting to their favored weapon, their
tongues, whenever the occasion will admit.
But for all, they have good time Oh Christ
mas. A pallor danceswith music in abund-
ance and no want OF good things to eat, is
the most favored program. But at the ear
iler ages, and on up through the chicken
hearted age, through the ages of early
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

Cath" sends in another communication
this week in support of his former one in
respect to ''church etiquette. - respect for
visitors, "etc.. in matters of dress. 1t seems
to lis that ''Gath" is exceedingly ''fresh"
for one of his years and 'sperence. Some
evening when we have time we will go
round and argue the question with him and
let him inspect our "French calf Shoes"
etc. But our space is too limited and life
too short to attempt convincing argument
i'm the columns of THE MIRROR.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21
For some time past we have been receiving

For some time past we have been receiving
paper published at Valley Falls. Kansas,
called 'Lucifer." Whether it is Satan, or
Venus, we were in doubt, but after
reading several numbers we conclude it is
not the former. as it disclaims all knowl-
edge of the existence of such power: and
in fact dsclaims all knowledge of every
thing except what can be satisfactorily
proved. Its latest real antagonist is Mr..
ComstOck, of New York, and as the con-
test is waxing warm, and LUcifer seems to
be on confident grounds. the outcome will
be watched with interest.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21
acknowledgements ARID Pleasant.

Rccollections--.Sad ;tt,d Pleasant.
Editor Mirror:
AS sit here tonight alone with say thoughts,
will try ard tell you some of thertf just they
come to my mind. Here hangs before in a
little frame the picture of two dear little children
They are mine; but where are they? F8r away
from me. have not seen them for over shree
long years, and there is but little hope for Ire TO
see them again on this earth. have no need to
say that each look at these Ittle pictures almost
breaks my heart. Christmas is drawing nea r,
and how much will miss them and all my friends
on that day; and know that they also will miss
me, and that many tears will be shed OH my ac-
count. 1t seems hard for me sometimes to keep
up and be cheerful. But when l take everything
into consideration cannot help but be almost
happy. and grateful to God for all the favors
granted us.
And we must not let this year end without
tnue to bless with all the officers of this place.
and all the kind hearted citizens who have done
SO much to make us teel that we are not forgotten
by everyb body. Cod who never lets good action
60 unrewarded will certainly bless them all; and
it seems to me that Deputy Westby and Mr.. Sew
ard should have the greatest share, because they
seem to be so happy to do something to cheer us.
hope that every enc IN this institution felt l
did this afternoon. l have never enjoyed my
self SO well before in Dy life. The time seemed
very short and all my troubles were forgotten for
awhile and believe that say the same for
everybody that was present. because didn't see
a sad look on any of the boys faces. and was
more pleased for them than for myself. l hope
that they will never forget this day; l am sure
that never will.
Ia closing, allow me to wish Merry Christ
mas and Happy New Year to all those inside
these walls; and also to all my friends outside.
Dec. Is, 1887 A. BEAUDRY.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

''Orrie's Amateur" is what it's title i'm
plies, put is bright and newsy enough for a
professional" 1t is a 4-column semi
monthly, little larger than sheet of note
paper, published and edited by Orric Hais-
let at Adrian. this state. This candidate
for journalistic honors is only II years old
and he already shows marked adaptability
for his chosen profession. Large oaks
from little acorns grOw'' is the motto of the
Amateur. and we hope its aspiring young
editor way live to have his fondest dreams
realized.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21


And now comes ''Clio" iii the Saltwater
Daily Gazette of Dec. 10, and objects to the
singing of worldly songs and going
through performances only designed FOR the
stage in part of the prison set aside for the
worship of God" He asks. "where in the
history of the management of penal insti-
buttons prisoners are entertained by theatri-
cal companies?" We answer, in every such
institution of which we have any knowl-
edge. In the penal institutions of every
state bounding the state of Minnesota.
Every place where men are intelligent, in
every such institution whore an intelligent
effort is made to make men better. ''CliO,"
what did you ever do ito assist fellow
brother or sister," Come, tell us under
your name. We have never known per-
sons holding your views who were philan-
thropists. We pity you in the depths of
our hearts, that you should be so far sepa-
rated from those who have ceased to treat
men like brutes, and would make all men
feel that they are intellectual beings, re-
spOnsible for their acts to Just govern
ment aid a just God.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21
Subscription Rates.

There has been no want of material to
fill the columns of The MIRROR. thus far,
when our limited time would allow us to
review the manuscripts. ana arrange them
for publication. But as very great diff
Guilty can be remedied by the contributors.
we make mention of some Of the disadvan-
tages under which we labor, and hope all
will profit by the suggestions.
All articles should be copied in ink, as it
saves much time and trouble in deciphering,
and leaves the manuscript in such condi-
ton that it may be referred to if occasion
requires.
DO not be afraid to write and submit
your articles to us. If they have merit
which entities them to publication, we will
publish them. If not they will be returned
to you and no one will be any the wiser.
Some of the best articles we have pub
lished have been handed to us with some
such expression as, Il don't suppose this
is any good" or, Look at this and throw
it in the waste basket Aim to make
your articles as short as is consistent with
your subject. We have been compelled to
reject some articles on account of their
length, and our inability to cut them down
without detracting from their merit.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

If all the men of the country could be
chained to the kitchen stove on election day
let loose on the polls to do the voting the
result would be that the saloon would be
voted out of existence. Woman suffrage
may not be desirable in some peoples
minds; nevertheless, it would result in hav-
ing the right thing done at the right time.
Elk
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21
1.-THE Beginning Of II Radical
Changc.c Fac.

Changer E4c.
The following letter from james Parton. the
eminent historian of Newbur.port, Mass, ex-
plains itself:
'Newbur.port, Mass, Dec. 15 1887.
Deaf Sir: sheiUse one dollar, for which please
serhItd ME THE PRISON MIRROR for one year,
beginning with the last humber. The numbers
have lead have interested me deeply, and 1 adj
mire tho far-seeing wisdom which has permitted
and encouraged such an enterprise. Keep it sim
cere and gooN tempered, and ycdr little paper
may be the begiAhing of radical change in the
whole theory and practice of reformatS:y disci-
pine. l wish you and al! your companions a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Very
truly yours, JAMES PARTON. +. s.
up. Sc s. means fellow sinner
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

The St. Paul Daily News, is new can
didate for public favor. the first issue APP
pearing Wednesday, Dec. II. 1t is a
7-cOlumn folio, and from the initial number
we Judge that the Dispatch, which has SO
long had monopoly of the evening news
field in St. Paul. will have to hustle to keep
pace with its newborn contemporary.
Success: and thanks for an x.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

Whatever the character may prove of the
wardens of the Saltwater penitentiary. the
character of THE Prison MIRROR rises
above all detraction. May its contributors
succeed i'll opening the eyes of the blind
goddess to some of the iniquities perpe-
trated in her name.-Park Region Pioneer
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

One of our most welcome exchanges is
THE PRISON MIRROR. published by the in
mates OF the state prison at Saltwater,
Minnesota. It's aspicy little weekly, chuck
full of interesting find readable matter. -
Arcadia Kan. Reporter:
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

savior, Prince, enthrOned above,
Repentance to impart,
Give me. through Thy dying love
The humble, contrite heart.
Give what have long impiored,
A portion of Thy grief unknown;
Turn and look upon me Lord,
And break my heart of stOne.''
John Wesley.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

The trial of the Barrett brothers fox The
murder of street car driver Tolefson. beg&R
in Minneapolis Monday.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

Perhaps "Clio" was mad because he,
she or it was debarred from obtaining a
free entertainment.
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

A further stay Of fifteen days has been
granted in the case of Lou Murray
The prison mirror. [volume] (Stillwater, Minn.) 1887-1894, 1887-12-21

THE MIRROR wishes everybody Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01

Washington Letter To Baltimore american.
THIS is tho way the president summed up
the recent kentucky Democratic convention
In conversation With = Democratic senator .
short time ago. The senator, possibly, he'd
not seen the president since that much
talked. about con nvention, aud In the course
OF general political discussion ho 70.
marked
"By the way, Mr.. PIesidsnt, never know
exactly what to make Of the Kentucky con.
vention. At first II seemed 70 be against you,
but finally very much In your favor. How
do ! understand Y'
"Simplest thing In the world" replied the
president. am illustrate u by telling you
u story Once there was 10y fishing from .
wharf, when suddenly no fell overheard.
large crowd collected on the shore and
watched his struggles, but not ono OF th0m
moved hand to save him. Just ~ u Wns
almost over with him man came rushing To
the front aud, boldly pluOging into The
water, dragged tho half drowned toy out
The crOwd gathered about him. deeply inter
estesi. Your son, of course = said one Of
them. No. WAS the blunt reply. Your
brother, then ? 'Na' Then . very near
relative or u friend p no; no relation /;
never SAW him tstors' Then what IN
heavens name insde you risk your lie 70
save him p they all exclaimed In surprisa
Why, We hal been fishing together, and he
Tad all the bait IN his pocket IVES the non.
chalant reply Now you have tho oxplana
uon,' concluded the president have all
the oait, aud the Kentucky Democrats kuew
IL ~
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01
Drising Ont tho lD~sii

From the Richnnnd Ken tsious Herald
Gen. J. -. Field, NJ the lay men, conference:
"We ought Ia I.monihof that q ri d,d no,
make tho world III single day. lie took
time on Il--seycTsi days prot. Cooke,
'PerioIsD lc-, periods ~ epochs or day \.
HIS work IN building the world WAS progress
sive took Sosh 10 yeats ~ build the ark !.
Even Chii-i had Ia speud 53 years before he
could say, 1T IL finished And No w0 must
not bs impatient al results" Then, moving
up = little nearer to President Hurt and look
ing earnestly into his face, the general said
"But, sir, tell you, II We eau wake up the
10 90 white Btptista In Virginia and put
them all tn work 40 win drive ths old devil
out Of Virginia ~bth,n tivs years"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01
4 .tos at :. Elniue. .

Fiom tue 1t anita Constitution.
A statue oi " Elaine" has Just becn un.
veiied Al Wellesley college tor tho ed,licat ION
OF the YOU X I~,iies oi that institution. 1t In
hard 10 see bat good lesson girl can learn
from the liis T character OF Elaine. She WAS
= weak, nauhy PANTY creature-who fell In
love With bad man aud e;iev"i herself to
death when hu ilitod her. Toe average
American gul Ina, too much seEs1 to play
Elaine.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01

In AL diseases OF the nasal mucous membrane
the Ienedy used must be- non.trritHting. The
,ne1ical profession has been slow 10 learn this.
nOth,nB satisfactory can be accomplished with
dOuches. snuns. powders. syringes. sstrinRents
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surfaces ana should be Abandoned ns WOrra t6Sn
failures; mnititnds of persons who had tor
can infict testify TO radical ana DermGnent
cures wrought by Eiy's Cream Hahn.
iu2l2vd0oA&v
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01
JULV.



Juiy-for you the sonss ere sang
ny birds the lesfy trees auong,
with merry cArOi,ngs they wake
The meadows ~ the mOrntns's btess'
And through the day the lispseg orsess
IL woven with tbsir troe TOP Gleos.
For you the prAtuin9, peboiy prooas
Ara iuii Of ta'es itke story 'b0ous'
For you u fragrant incsnsc burns
within tho garisn's bioss0'n urns
witch tempt the bers 70 hasUeo .o""
with honey for their hcney conn
The river, like n looking glass;
Ws,scts the Il s,cy clouds that PISS.
untU u uahss us almost doubt
n earth aud sky are NJ changed about.
July tor you. In stiencs deep
Tho world se0,ns tAlen last asiV0v, +.
save ON ono glorious holiday,
Wh,n al, our books W. puIR away
Aud every little uAid aud man
IL proud tn be an American
: Trunk Dempaer Stsrman. In ~ Nicholas 10
ttiU.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1887-07-01

From thh ses NJrk world.
The Phils,ielphis Times has raistsi u fund
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